- •2. Compare your reports and summarize your findings in a whole class discussion.
- •3. Work together on the mind map presenting subtopics of the major one.
- •Reading
- •Uk Education System
- •Us Education System
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Exercises
- •Use the words and word combinations from the Active Vocabulary above to make a logical story in a group. Then turn your story into Russian and address your opponent group for back translation.
- •Scan the text to find words or collocations which mean the same as the ones suggested below:
- •Match English word combinations from a with their Russian equivalents from b. Find these phrases in the text and restore the context.
- •Match words with their definitions and give the context in which they were used in the text.
- •Complete the information about the structures of American and British pre-higher education systems. Note any differences in terms. Surf the Internet sources if necessary to give a full picture.
- •Fill in the correct preposition.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English making use of the Active Vocabulary of the Unit.
- •Reading comprehension
- •Scan the texts and notes to them and say:
- •Answer the following questions. Use the information given in the texts and if necessary consult some extra sources.
- •Make up a mind map to help you retell the text. Use key phrases from vocabulary collocations to lead your talk.
- •Extensive reading
- •Accommodation for students in the uk
- •Exercises
- •Work with a partner. Do you think these statements are True/False/No Information? Correct the false ones.
- •Match the phrases with types of accommodation (refer to the text or give your own view point and argument your choice). Make up your own sentences with them.
- •Work in a group to prepare a brief note on the types of accommodation for home/international students in Russia. Text b
- •5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Gap Year
- •Exercises
- •Who said that?
- •Finish the sentences to make them true for you:
- •Work in a group. Prepare your arguments both in favour of and against taking a “gap year”. Present your arguments in a round table talk. Text c Harvard University
- •Exercises
- •What do these numbers refer to?
- •Make up dialogues in pairs making use of the following words and phrases from the text.
- •If the worst happens…
- •Exercises
- •Who said that?
- •Listening Listening 1
- •Listening 2
- •Listen up to the end of the programme and match the words with their definitions. Translate and make a sample sentence with each.
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Follow Up
Reading comprehension
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Scan the texts and notes to them and say:
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what the most famous independent schools in Britain are;
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what the SAT Reasoning Test is and how much it costs;
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what the names for students of each year of a Bachelor’s degree in the USA are;
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what the mandatory courses in the US high schools are;
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what the SCE is the equivalent of;
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how an Associate’s degree is different from a Bachelor’s degree.
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Answer the following questions. Use the information given in the texts and if necessary consult some extra sources.
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Is the structure of educational system in the whole of the UK the same? Comment on the differences if there are any.
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What are the options for British/American kids who complete their secondary education?
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What is required for the entry to a university in the UK? In the US?
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Comment on the structure of curricula in the two countries. Compare them with the Russian reality.
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What do American higher institutions focus on while evaluating students in the course of study?
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Read what some international students are saying about the American education system. Think of the points contradicting with expressed opinions. Discuss these ideas with your partner and report your comments to the class.
"The American education system offers international students the widest choice of study options. Just think of all of the products, services, and processes invented in the USA! This innovation is the result of a system which allows a student to study so many different fields. I am so glad I chose to study in the USA and obtain American education."
Diann Manjulika
"I am from Hong Kong and I always wanted to enroll in an American school. I am so glad I finally managed to get my education in the US. In Hong Kong, it really does help if you graduated from a good school in the USA."
Susan Li
"Coming from Asia, I was shocked by the vast number of study options offered by the American school system."
Peter Lim
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Make up a mind map to help you retell the text. Use key phrases from vocabulary collocations to lead your talk.
Extensive reading
TEXT A
Accommodation for students in the uk
There are a number of international student accommodation options you can choose for UK study. We’ve put together some useful tips to help you make up your mind.
There are two main choices for international student accommodation – halls of residence or private flats and houses. Your options depend on your UK study choice and the institution you apply to, but here are some things to consider in choosing a great place to live:
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How close is the accommodation to your place of study?
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Are there good public transport links?
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Is it close to shops and facilities?
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How big is your room?
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Will you have enough quiet and privacy for study?
University/college owned international student accommodation.
Most UK institutions provide accommodation for international students. This will either be a room in halls of residence (either full-board or self-catering) or a self-catering shared house or flat. If you want to stay in university/college owned accommodation you should apply as soon as you are accepted on your course. Remember that it’s always a good idea to arrange accommodation before you travel to the UK. If you can’t, speak to the accommodation office at your place of study when you arrive.
Private accommodation for UK international students.
You can make the most of your independence as an international student by renting private accommodation. The most usual type is a room in a house or flat shared with other students. It’s a good idea to agree how to split bills beforehand and you’ll do your own cooking and cleaning. It’s a good idea to ask for advice from your institution’s accommodation or welfare officer before you sign any contracts for private accommodation. Lodging with a UK family in their own home is another option. You will usually need to abide by their house rules, but it’s a great opportunity to experience UK culture first-hand.
UK accommodation for international English language students.
If you’re studying English in the UK, your English language centre can help you arrange accommodation. The choices available will depend on where you study: it may be halls of residence or a hostel, or lodging with a UK family. Living with a UK family is the most common option and will give you the opportunity to practise English in a supportive environment.
Independent school accommodation in the UK.
If you are planning to study at a UK independent college or school, you will most likely be offered boarding at that institution. Independent boarding schools offer a relaxed, home-like atmosphere. Pupils stay in bedrooms or dormitories on the school site, living under the same roof as residential house staff and their families.
Useful link: UKCISA - http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/accommodation.php
From: http://www.educationuk.org/UK